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Brenton Point State Park
Newport, Rhode Island
The sky above this park teems with kites. Kite-flying enthusiasts are drawn by the location and the exceptional kite-flying winds; kids are drawn by the colors and fanciful designs of the whirling and twirling kites....
Beach
Bicycling
Cliff Walk
Newport, Rhode Island
Folks of all ilk—in jogging shoes, with stroller, accompanied by a dog—flock to this stunning three-plus mile trail that wends along the coastline over bridges, through tunnels, up and down steep stairs, and in some sections over rocks....
Scenic Landmark
Beach
Bicycling
Cuffy's of Newport
Newport, Rhode Island
This store ranks as the top spot to grab your must-have logo gear, with "Newport" emblazoned upon piles of T-shirts, sweatpants, and the all-important hoodies in every size and color. Kids just have to have one....
Boutique
Easton's Beach
Newport, Rhode Island
The epicenter of the Newport Beach scene, this mile-long stretch of sand at the northern end of the Cliff Walk has got it all: a carousel, water slide, skateboard park, playground—and most importantly, a bathroom and a snack bar....
Swimming
Fort Adams
Newport, Rhode Island
Kids get to be human moles at this historic nineteenth century fort, exploring the maze of underground tunnels where soldiers used to stand guard....
History Museum
Historical Landmark
Providence Children's Museum
Newport, Rhode Island
In an industrial area on the outskirts of the city, this museum pops up like a delightful surprise. The building alone is an exercise in creativity; every inch of this transformed factory is a marvel, fantastically designed and bursting with things to do....
Children's Museum
Scooter World
Newport, Rhode Island
Bright-colored SunTrikes look like amusement cars as they buzz through town at a top speed of 35 MPH. Three-wheeled and built for two, the little guys look like motorcycle side cars—only without the motorcycle....
Bicycling
Amazing Grace Harbor Tours
Newport, Rhode Island
Amazing Grace is a lovely, smooth-cruising, introductory water tour that, at one hour, gets kids close to the important sights (mansions, yachts, lighthouses) without stretching little ones' attention spans. ...
Boat Ride
Boat Tour
Ocean Drive
Newport, Rhode Island
One of the country's most famous scenic roads, Ocean Drive parallels the coastline, with stunning views of the water and the houses lucky enough to be built along it. ...
Beach
Bicycling
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Newport, Rhode Island
This just-right sized zoo is a pleasure, with its lushly landscaped grounds meandering past waterfalls, through wooded areas, and alongside animal habitats. ...
Zoo
Park
Boating
Boat Tour
Boat Ride
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